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Hamas-Affiliated WIRTE Employs SameCoin Wiper in Disruptive Attacks Against Israel 

WIRTE, a malicious actor affiliated with Hamas, is carrying out cyberattacks against Israeli organizations. Previously, the group has also targeted the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. WIRTE is using the recent events in the Middle East in their espionage operations. Additionally, the actor has recently engaged in multiple waves of disruptive attacks against Israel. In October 2024, the group was involved in attacks targeting Israeli hospitals and municipalities. In this operation, phishing emails contained a new version of the SameCoin Wiper which was used against Israel earlier this year. 

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